I have always had a passion for using natural objects, loose parts and open ended resources to promote learning through play. I believe these objects give children the opportunity to be focused, imaginative, inventive and to be inspired to explore and learn.
I have taken on the challenge of becoming an accredited 'Curiosity Approach' setting.
The process will take me a year to complete and will involve creating a portfolio of evidence to be submitted for my setting to become officially accredited by the Curiosity Approach.
What is the Curiosity approach?
The Curiosity Approach is a beautiful mix of ingredients from our early pioneers & philosophers; Reggio, Steiner, Montessori. With a mix of Te Whariki & a whole heap of CURIOSITY.
This is modern day Approach that fits perfectly in current changing technological times. Bringing curiosity, awe and wonder into early childhood & creating the 'thinkers & doers' of the future.
The curiosity approach requires an environment that is calming and welcoming, full of interesting resources, including authentic, real world items and loose parts to bring out children's natural curiosity. Children use their imagination to create their own play, rather than the toys doing the thinking for them.
Take a look at the curiosity approach website or Facebook page to see what it's all about!
I have taken on the challenge of becoming an accredited 'Curiosity Approach' setting.
The process will take me a year to complete and will involve creating a portfolio of evidence to be submitted for my setting to become officially accredited by the Curiosity Approach.
What is the Curiosity approach?
The Curiosity Approach is a beautiful mix of ingredients from our early pioneers & philosophers; Reggio, Steiner, Montessori. With a mix of Te Whariki & a whole heap of CURIOSITY.
This is modern day Approach that fits perfectly in current changing technological times. Bringing curiosity, awe and wonder into early childhood & creating the 'thinkers & doers' of the future.
The curiosity approach requires an environment that is calming and welcoming, full of interesting resources, including authentic, real world items and loose parts to bring out children's natural curiosity. Children use their imagination to create their own play, rather than the toys doing the thinking for them.
Take a look at the curiosity approach website or Facebook page to see what it's all about!
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My homeI have a secure garden with a patio area and grass lawn. We have a sand tray, water tray and outdoor kitchen. At the back of the garden there is a raised pond area. The children enjoy feeding the fish and finding frogs! I am able to provide a range of equipment such as a pushchair, travel cot and highchair. The safety of my home is taken very seriously. I carry out a risk assessment of my home to identify and remove all potential hazards.The children have a number of rooms to play in. I have a play room which stores a range of toys and resources, most of which are fully accessible to the children so they can independently choose their resources. We have a role play corner where children can pretend to cook, play in the shop or dress up. The children are also able to play in the living room where they might like to snuggle on the sofa to read a book and we also use this room for children who have naps during the day. |
ActivitiesI will plan exciting activities, based on your child's individual interests and level of development.
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